Dec 10, 2020 | Calling, Career, Confusion, Doubt, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Finishing Well, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Quitting, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered, “Do I really have what it takes?” Ever felt a gnawing sense of inadequacy, a creeping fear that you’re ill-equipped, and not up to the challenge your calling presents? Do you occasionally hear the lying whispers of the devil? “You’re a fraud!”...
Dec 3, 2020 | Alignment, Calling, Career, Emotional Health, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
The way we think powerfully impacts our leadership influence and trajectory. In my latest book, Unshakable Leader: The Simple Yet Amazing Power of Alignment, we devote an entire chapter to the power of our thoughts and the emotions we attach to them. The better...
Nov 5, 2020 | Depression, discouragement, Emotional Health, friendship, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Missionary, Pastor, Relationships
This past Sunday at church, a good friend asked me, “How are you?” I gave her the standard, “I’m good” response, even though I came to church that morning carrying some heaviness. She persisted, “How are you . . . really?” It was like she had radar and could sense...
Oct 22, 2020 | Alignment, Emotional Health, friendship, Introverts, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships
Today Jaime Hlavin rejoins us after a brief hiatus. An introvert by nature, Jaime opens up about her struggle with nurturing this most important piece of personal alignment . . . replenishing relationships. Enjoy ~ John As I’m sure you know, John recently launched his...
Oct 15, 2020 | Disappointment, discouragement, Emotional Health, Relationships, Uncategorized
God answers every prayer with “Yes,” “Wait,” or “No.” The last response is always the most difficult one to receive, and can be flat-out heartbreaking ~ Rick Warren I’m going through a little stretch right now where God has said “no” to a few things I’ve been...
Sep 17, 2020 | Alignment, Calling, Career, Emotional Health, Leadership, Pastor, Uncategorized
It’s all about alignment. So many leadership books have been written. So much great data to sift through. So many ways to “do leadership.” But when everything is said and done (and read), it all comes down to alignment. The more aligned you are personally, the...
